Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation

Courses and Training

Founded in 1979, the Nova Scotia Outdoor Leadership Program (NSOLD Program) aims to enhance the quality and quantity of outdoor leaders in Nova Scotia through a comprehensive, experiential leadership development process. Managed by a volunteer committee working in conjunction with the Nova Scotia Health Promotion, the NSOLD program engages some of Nova Scotia's best outdoor specialists in the delivery of its programs.

The NSOLD Program provides participants with the knowledge and training to become informed, more experienced outdoor leaders. This results in safer, more enjoyable and environmentally sensitive experiences in our back country.

The program is designed for volunteers and professionals, 17 years of age and older, who want to become outdoor leaders or who wish to upgrade their current outdoor and leadership skills. Examples of groups using NSOLD Program training include youth-serving agencies, schools, volunteer organizations, government departments, organizations in the private sector, universities, and of course, individuals who want to enhance their own personal development.

All aspects of the program embrace the principles of experiential learning, environmental stewardship, accessibility by all, sound risk management and volunteerism.

Basic Courses:	Wilderness Navigation Outdoor Survival Emergency Procedures Environmental Interpretation Wilderness Ethics Outdoor Camping Skills
Leadership Courses:	Leadership School Women's Outdoor Leadership
Special Initiatives:	Mentoring in the Outdoors Leadership Resource Service
Affiliated Programs:	Wilderness and Remote First Aid (Red Cross) Becoming an Outdoors Woman (NS Dept. of Natural Resources)

  Contact, Nova Scotia Health and Wellness
  Coordinator of Outdoor Recreation
  Post Office Box 864
  Halifax, N.S. B3J 2V2
  Phone: 902-424-7589
  Email: amy.schwartz@gov.ns.ca